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China forbidding ivory trade took center stage on Sunday, 31 December 2017 among all major events across the globe, and remains the highlight of this week's list of center stage events.
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Centerstage events of week 4

Liberia holds a run-off election between vice-president Joseph Boakai and...

Liberia holds a run-off election between vice-president Joseph Boakai and former footballer George Weah. Weah secures victory with 60% of the vote, becoming the incumbent president of Liberia in 2018. As a former professional footballer, he becomes the first African ex-footballer to hold the position of head of state.

Monday, 25 December, 2017

The Iranian Parliament unanimously passes a vote to declare Jerusalem...

The Iranian Parliament unanimously passes a vote to declare Jerusalem as the "everlasting capital" of Palestine. Israel's Transportation Minister announces that a new underground railroad terminal in the Jewish Quarter of Jerusalem will be named in honor of U.S. President Donald Trump.

Tuesday, 26 December, 2017

Venezuela announces the imminent launch of its Petro cryptocurrency, backed...

Venezuela announces the imminent launch of its Petro cryptocurrency, backed by 5.3 billion barrels of oil valued at $267 billion. The Petro is intended to help address the country's economic crisis.

Wednesday, 27 December, 2017

Malian Prime Minister Abdoulaye Idrissa Maïga and his government unexpectedly...

Malian Prime Minister Abdoulaye Idrissa Maïga and his government unexpectedly resign, without providing a reason. The resignation occurs months before presidential elections are scheduled to take place. A replacement prime minister and government are expected to be appointed promptly.

Thursday, 28 December, 2017

Nepal implements a ban on solo climbers attempting to scale...

Nepal implements a ban on solo climbers attempting to scale its mountains, including Mount Everest, in an effort to reduce accidents. The new regulations also prohibit double amputee and blind climbers without a valid medical certificate from reaching the summit. The move aims to enhance safety and reduce the number of fatalities during mountaineering expeditions.

Friday, 29 December, 2017

China declares the country's ivory trade illegal. This follows earlier...

China declares the country's ivory trade illegal. This follows earlier announcements by Chinese President Xi Jinping and former U.S. President Barack Obama to implement near-complete ivory bans in their respective countries. The ban is part of global efforts to combat illegal wildlife trafficking and protect endangered elephant populations.

Saturday, 30 December, 2017

Alain Berset assumes the role of President of the Swiss...

Alain Berset assumes the role of President of the Swiss Confederation. At 45 years old, he becomes the youngest president of Switzerland since 1934. Berset, a member of the Social Democratic Party, has been a member of the Swiss Federal Council since 2012 and currently serves as the head of the Federal Department of Home Affairs. He will hold the presidency for the year 2023.

Sunday, 31 December, 2017